THOUSAND OAKS (dpa-AFX) - Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Tuesday reported encouraging results from its Phase 2 study of MariTide in people with obesity.
Results from the 2 study showed that MariTide reduced weight up to 20 percent without a weight loss plateau in people with obesity and without Type 2 diabetes at week 52.
In people with Type 2 diabetes, MariTide could reduce weight up to 17 percent, also without a weight loss plateau.
The ongoing part 2 of the Phase 2 study is investigating MariTide beyond 52 weeks to evaluate further weight loss, weight maintenance, and durability of weight loss after discontinuation of treatment.
The company plans to initiate a Phase 3 study dubbed MARITIME in obesity and related conditions.
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